02 chevy venture heater problems

122,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TPORTER
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have a 2002 chevy venture heater only blows warm air when going down the road. as soon as you stop it very soon starts blowing cold air. put in new dash controls but did not solve the problem.
Feb 22, 2011 at 6:47 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Could be a thermostat, but check the heater core. When engine is hot, quickly touch the upper and lower heater core hoses, if one is hot and one cool/warm, then heater core is blocked.

If both are warm then thermostat.
Feb 22, 2011 at 6:55 AM
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